On Saturday 19 October, dozens of market-goers, stall operators and volunteers joined the monthly Pindacāra (monks on alms-round) programme at the Seri Kembangan markets. Many of them relish this opportunity to make offerings to monastics and having prepared in advance, will keep a keen eye out for the monks’ arrival every third Saturday of the month.
Read moreIn the past three days, Nalanda members and volunteers have been privileged to host 11 Dhamma programmes for over 450 people across Peninsula Malaysia! This wonderful weekend started from Friday 18 October, with welcoming our good friends from Firefly Mission Singapore for a study tour of Bujang Valley in Sungai Petani and also hosting Chempaka Buddhist Lodge 千百家佛教居士林 for a Dhamma Camp at Wisdom Park.
Read moreOn Saturday 5 October, over 70 participants and volunteers gathered at Nalanda Centre for the BPS 307 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) written evaluation. Preparing over the past weeks by revising lecture notes and having group discussions, 55 participants sat for the evaluation, the final part of the certificate course run by Nalanda Institute Malaysia.
Read morePustaka Nalanda has invited Achariya Vijaya Samarawickrama to review the book entitled “A Buddhist Reflects on Spirituality”. A hard copy of the booklet can be obtained from Pustaka Nalanda (limited copies) for reading.
Read moreOn Sunday 13 October, 50 participants of the Dhamma-Living Camp for Young Adults gathered physically and virtually at Nalanda Centre for a Reunion Day.
Read moreWe look forward to a weekend filled with wholesome programmes — On Saturday, 60 Dhamma School Teachers from across the nation will gather at Wisdom Park for a Learning Day conducted by Bro. Aggaphala Yap.
Read moreWe invite you and your family members to join us in observing ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda. This is an important occasion for Buddhists to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community. Devotees express gratitude to monks and nuns who strive diligently in practising the Dhamma, and teaching it for the benefit of mankind.
Read moreOn Sunday 29 September, over 130 devotees gathered to learn about ‘Merits and Parami’ with Dr. Ng Wai Chong, who works with governmental and charities in Singapore and worldwide, on the support and care of vulnerable adults and older person.
Read moreIn the past four months, Nalanda Institute lecturers and facilitators witnessed the diligent progression of BPS 307 (Certificate in Buddhist Studies) participants in studying and reflecting on lecture topics, as well as supporting each other in their learning and assignments.
Read moreOn Saturday 28 September, over 40 Nalanda members and volunteers explored factors leading to ageing gracefully in a Wellness Workshop led by Dr. Ng Wai Chong, Founder-CEO of NWC Longevity Practice and Head of Clinical Development of Home Nursing Foundation in Singapore. Covering WHO Active Aging Framework, such as health, lifelong learning, connectedness and security, participants learned how to prepare themselves to age well and be resilience throughout the journey.
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